Who We Are
Uncovering Muslims’ Alternative Cultural Histories
Our group of Muslim youth leaders and allies met during a national research program. We were inspired to continue the work of fostering and nurturing alternative safe spaces for Muslim youth.
What We Do
Uncovering Muslims’ Alternative Cultural Histories
We are creating a safe space where Muslim youth can discuss religious texts free from judgement, and support one another in discussing their spiritual journeys. Our work will uplift and inspire Muslim youth in their passion projects, and help them work on issues that are relevant to the community.
Mission
A safe space where Muslim youth can seek support in discussing their spiritual journeys free from judgement and uplifting one another in our passion projects and help work on issues that are relevant for the community.
Vision
Become the largest resource for forbidden Islamic texts worldwide and create a credible platform that offers collective support, awareness, education, and collaboration to muslim youth in an accessible way.
Values
Security & Inclusivity
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Making people feel included with safe, open discussion
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Providing support, compassion & being open-minded.
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Giving love & being loved
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Embracing friendship.
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Ensuring a safe space that allows us to make mistakes & grow.
Open Communication & Collaboration
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Collective goal achievement
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Supporting each other’s passion projects
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Allowing space to express our needs and desires.
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Honesty & trust-building
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Encouraging expression & engagement.
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Allowing space for those questioning Islam,
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Respecting boundaries
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Making sure everyone has a purpose in the group, so everyone feels valuable.
Education & Awareness
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Enlightening the mind
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Creating a library of knowledge that will include banned and unbanned books to learn our collective Muslim history without bias.
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Finding historical and social context as Muslim youth living with various identities.
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Understanding that Muslim culture is complex & diverse.
Spirituality
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Engaging in a deep sense of spirituality by coming together through meditation & envisioning better futures.
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Envisioning through meditation, something beyond our individual selves.
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Allowing space to explore Islam the way we want to, however different they are.
Empowerment
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Giving a voice both individually and collectively
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Giving space for marginalized folks within the Muslim faith such as 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, & disabled folks and encouraging their ideas.
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Supporting each other during difficult times.
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Making people feel inspired from within.
What You Can Do
Welcome to our website! We're excited that you're interested in getting involved and being part of our community. Here are some ways you can do that:
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Become a Member: Join our organization & become a part of our mission. As a member, you'll have access to exclusive events, discounts, and volunteer opportunities.
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Join our Newsletter: Stay up-to-date with our latest news & events by subscribing to our newsletter. You'll receive regular updates & insights into our work.
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Attend a Workshop: Participate in our workshops & learn from experts in our field. You'll gain new skills & knowledge, & meet like-minded people who share your passion.
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Contribute: Share your thoughts & experiences with our community by contributing a blog post. We welcome diverse perspectives & ideas that align with our mission.
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Share our Content: Help us spread the word about our work by sharing our content on social media or with your network.
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Donate: Support our mission and help us make a difference by making a donation. Your contribution will go towards advancing our work and achieving our goals.
Reach Out
We Want to Hear from You
Join the Conversation
“Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters.”
Margaret Wheatley